Berhampur–Jeypore Road to Be Upgraded into Six-Lane Highway
₹6,000 crore project to boost connectivity between coastal and southern Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that the Berhampur–Jeypore road will be upgraded into a six-lane highway at an estimated cost of ₹6,000 crore. The major infrastructure project is expected to transform road connectivity between coastal Odisha and the tribal-dominated southern districts of the state.
The announcement reflects the state government’s focus on improving transport infrastructure to support economic growth, trade, and regional development.
Six-Lane Highway to Improve Regional Connectivity
The proposed Berhampur–Jeypore corridor will allow faster and safer movement of people and goods across southern Odisha. The highway will connect important commercial, administrative, and tribal regions, reducing travel time and improving access to markets, healthcare, and education.
Officials said the six-lane road will play a key role in strengthening logistics and supporting industrial and agricultural activities in the region.
Urban Road Projects for Berhampur City
Along with the highway project, the Chief Minister announced the construction and upgradation of 10 key roads in Berhampur city and nearby areas. These projects will be taken up at a cost of ₹52.17 crore.
The urban road upgrades are aimed at reducing traffic congestion, improving road conditions, and ensuring smoother movement as Berhampur continues to grow as an important urban centre in southern Odisha.
Greater Berhampur Development Plan
CM Majhi also directed the district administration to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the development of Greater Berhampur. The plan involves bringing nearby panchayats under a planned urban framework to support systematic expansion of the city.
This move is expected to help in better land use planning, infrastructure development, and delivery of civic services as the urban population increases.
To promote organised urban development and support local businesses, the Chief Minister announced the establishment of designated food streets in different areas under the Berhampur Municipal Corporation.
These food streets are expected to create organised spaces for street food vendors, boost local livelihoods, and improve hygiene and traffic management.
In addition, Town Planning Schemes will be implemented to ensure planned development and proper provision of basic civic amenities such as roads, drainage, water supply, and public spaces. Two such town planning schemes are already under preparation.
Focus on Road Safety and Smart Monitoring
The road infrastructure push is being supported by a parallel focus on road safety. Earlier this week, the Odisha government reviewed an integrated road safety dashboard designed to enable real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making.
The centralised platform has been developed by RBG Labs of IIT Madras. It will provide live data and analytics on road accidents, safety compliance, and the effectiveness of safety measures.
Officials said the dashboard will help authorities track accident trends, identify high-risk areas, and coordinate actions across departments. This system will support evidence-based planning as large road projects, including highways and urban roads, are rolled out across the state.
The initiative builds on earlier efforts such as the Integrated Road Accident Database and forms part of Odisha’s broader strategy to reduce road fatalities through better engineering, enforcement, and monitoring.
With the proposed six-lane Berhampur–Jeypore highway, urban road upgrades, and planned expansion of Greater Berhampur, the Odisha government aims to create a strong foundation for long-term development in southern Odisha.
The combined focus on infrastructure, urban planning, and road safety is expected to improve quality of life, support local economies, and ensure safer and more efficient travel across the region.
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